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WiViK 2.5 Compatibility
WiViK 2.5 is only compatible with Windows 95, 98 and ME. If you have Windows 2000, NT, XP or Vista, you must upgrade to version 3.2 to be compatible.
WiViK 3.2 Compatibility
Windows Vista
WiViK must run at the same privilege level as the application that it is controlling in Vista. For most applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, etc.) this will mean that WiViK must run with ordinary user privileges. Because adminstrators automatically run as ordinary users unless Windows detects a need for elevated privileges, you should not need to do anything special to interact with ordinary applications. Do not choose "Run as Administrator" when starting WiViK unless you are interacting with applications operating at this elevated privilege level.
Internet Explorer 7 includes a new "Protected" mode. This mode is on by default in Vista and it conflicts with WiViK's word prediction capabilities. If you get word prediction everywhere except Internet Explorer, check to see whether this mode is active (Tools -> Internet Options -> Security -> Enable Protected Mode). Turning it off and restarting Internet Explorer should eliminate the problem.
The SpeakQ speech recognition plugin is not yet fully compatible with Vista. Specifically, SpeakQ's enrollment (training) process and the utility for backing up and restoring a user's speech recognition files will not work in Vista. However, if a user enrolls using the Windows training process, it should be possible to use that profile with SpeakQ. If you are interested in using speech recognition with WiViK in Vista, please try the SpeakQ 30-day demonstration to be sure that the plugin will work for you.
Windows 2000/XP
WiViK is fully supported under Windows 2000/XP
WiViK software must be installed by the System Administrator.
Microsoft® Active Accessibility® is fully implemented in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Therefore, do not install this option. If you begin to install this option, cancel the operation. Under Windows 2000, if you begin to install this option be sure to choose No to all in response to any prompt requesting you to overwrite files that are older than existing files.
The end-user must be given WRITE priviledges in \WiViK and \WordQ subdirectories by the System Administrator so that user files can be saved.
Windows NT 4.0
NT Service Pack 6 (SP6) must be installed to allow Microsoft® Active Accessibility® to be installed. This provides support of the speech features to read the text of menu items, options, buttons, Desktop icons, and lists.
The current WiViK version is limited to one user per installation. If another user tries to log on, then the New User dialog box is presented each time.
Windows 98/ME
There may be problems in using some of the advanced speech features to read the text of menu items, options, buttons, Desktop icons, and lists. These features use Microsoft® Active Accessibility® (installed by WordQ) which requires Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2 having been installed at some point on your computer. WiViK will prompt you with an error message relating to the Windows Desktop Update (WDU) if this Service Pack had not been installed. These speech features will be turned off by WiViK. Unfortunately, IE 4.01 Service Pack 2 is no longer available from Microsoft. A recommended solution is to upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows XP (preferred).
Windows 95
WiViK 3.2 is not supported.
Application limitations
The following table lists known limitations with specific applications:
| Corel WordPerfect |
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MS Works 5.0, 6.0
MS IE 4.01, 5.0, 5.5 |
WiViK is unable to highlight text word-by-word as it reads. To use the Read function, highlight your text and then select the Read button. Your text remains highlighted. |
| MS Outlook Express |
With Corel WordPerfect, you must shut down WiViK before shutting down WordPerfect. |
Netscape
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MS Outlook 97, 98, 2000
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If you use HTML format, the Read function is only available when you use Microsoft Word to edit your e-mail messages. The Read function is always available when you use Plain Text or Rich Text message format. |
MS Word for Windows 95, Version 7.0 |
WiViK is unable to highlight text word-by-word as it reads. To use the Read function, highlight your text and then select the Read button. Your text remains highlighted.
WiViK is able to read the text of menu items, but not buttons, icons, and lists. |
| Notepad
WordPad
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See Speech Limitations
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Speech Limitations
- The Read function, which helps you proofread your text, may be limited in some non-Microsoft programs.
- WiViK is unable to read back a line of text that exceeds 2000 characters in length. You will receive the message, "Unable to read the text." To avoid this, please turn on the word wrap feature of your application.
- Documents containing special formatting features such as tables and embedded objects do not always show proper highlighting when read.
- Words that immediately follow a /, \, (, or ", are not highlighted when read.
- Speech feedback may not be available when RealPlayer or another media player is also running. This depends on the type of soundcard and whether it supports multiple channels of output. You should shut down all programs that use your sound card.
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Compatibility
